Automation Mechanical Engineer — On-Site, Night Shift (Life Sciences)

Danaher

Lodi (CA)

On-site

USD 81,500 - 112,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for planning, design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and related processes in our Lodi, CA facility.

You will support mechanical design, troubleshooting, and reliability initiatives while collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and EHS to drive safe, compliant production improvements on site.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical discipline with 2+ years of experience or Master’s degree in field with 0‑2+ years of related work experience.
Experience supporting mechanical design, troubleshooting equipment, reliability improvement, preventive maintenance, or automated manufacturing systems.
Experience using engineering and productivity tools such as Minitab, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MS Visio, Power BI, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience using basic hand tools and measuring equipment such as calipers, digital or laser rulers, protractors, and 3D printers.
Experience working in a manufacturing, production, laboratory, or equipment support environment.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned tasks for mechanical system reliability-centered maintenance, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and condition-based maintenance programs.
Execute, repair, and monitor critical mechanical work processes including inspections, mechanical safety, and engineering feedback for automated line improvements.
Lead problem-solving and failure analysis for mechanical systems including sensors, HMIs, gearboxes, actuators, pneumatics, bearings, motors, robotics, fiber optics, vision systems, welding systems, servo systems, heating systems, RTDs, thermal probes, MCCs, and P&IDs.
Design prototypes and mechanical improvements that increase equipment reliability, maintainability, and manufacturing performance.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and EHS teams to implement safe, compliant, and sustainable automation improvements.